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We’ve put together a straight-forward How To Pack Your Suitcase, as well as some useful travel info.  These tips are sure to save you time, money, and grief. PACKING 1. Know Your Weather. This may seem like a no-brainer, but you should pack for the specific forecast of your destination. In many places (especially Chicago), [...]

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Looking for things to do in Chicago? Chicago is known for skyscrapers, inspiring SNL skits (“Da Bears!”), and being a world-class city. But despite Chicago’s size, the city also hosts some very unique and often secluded green spaces. Of course there’s no shortage of parks in Chicago. But we’ve scoured this urban jungle and, without [...]

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This week we’ve compiled a list of 5 great tours for seeing Chicago!  These are all only minutes from our downtown hotel and each is sure to enrich your experience of visiting the Windy City.  Enjoy! 1.  Chicago Greeter. This tour is offered by the city, is customizable, and is absolutely FREE!  You simply contact [...]

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Our hotel, Best Western Plus River North, most recently celebrated September as National Literacy Month through our ongoing partnership with Open Books, a nonprofit organization in our own neighborhood aimed at promoting literacy in Chicago. Open Books is a used bookstore that utilizes its profits for providing creative writing field trips and literacy events.  They focus on improving children’s [...]

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When you’re visiting Chicago, you want to have plenty of time to explore the city.  But why stop there?  Why not explore our planet, solar system and galaxy!  No, Chicago doesn’t offer charter trips to the moon (yet).  Instead, Chicago showcases a premiere attraction that allows individuals and families to survey space and our solar [...]

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Can you feel it in the air?  Football season is upon us!  Chicagoans are serious about their sports teams (especially ones that bring home a Championship more than every 100 years)!  To help usher in these gridiron glory days, we’ve got some fun facts about the Chicago Bears as well as some helpful game day tips [...]

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    After a long day of travel, navigating your way through airports and highways, you finally make it to your destination.  All you want to do is get to your room and relax.  The last thing you need is more stress and confusion.  You’re here to unwind and make the most of your time and money in [...]

About 619 days ago by rivernorth   2

  Flying overhead, rattling the windows of the John Hancock Observatory, parachuting to the ground and splashing through the water!  Chicago’s most exciting event, the Air & Water Show is just around the corner!  Will you be one of the almost 2 million people crowding the city’s lakefront to try and catch a glimpse of some of the best [...]

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      Chicago is known for it’s distinct and diverse ethnic neighborhoods.  One of the city’s more popular and exciting places to explore is Chinatown.  Did you know that it is actually the second largest Chinatown in the country?  Located just a few minutes south of the loop, Chicago’s Chinatown can easily be reached by the CTA Red Line train.  [...]

About 654 days ago by rivernorth   2

A big city like Chicago can sometimes mean spending big bucks. But it doesn’t have to be. There are so many different things to do in Chicago; some even for FREE. It’s a word you don’t hear too often these days, which is why we had so much fun putting together this list of free [...]

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